Texas Tech Admissions 2026: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

The overall acceptance rate of Texas Tech University is 68.9%. This makes it moderately competitive, for every 100 applicants 68 applicants get admission. The average GPA of first-time incoming graduate students is 3.7 GPA, with 89 TOEFL, and 1180 SAT scores, which makes the acceptance into Texas Tech highly competitive. Texas Tech University is ranked #472 in the world in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings. 

Texas Tech and Texas State University are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of Texas Tech and Texas State University . Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MBA course for PG)

At Texas Tech University, the undergraduate initial application fee is $60, and any subsequent application is $50. The application fee for the graduation application is $75. An additional $25 for each following application/readmits and program/level/entry date change. The international transfer student has to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee.

You may pay the fees through the following:

• Online payment through ApplyTexas is preferred; you can also pay using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.

• Another way is to pay through the Graduate & International Admissions secure application fee payment page Secure TouchNet.

The Rawls College of Business offers Accelerated BBA to MSA, Accelerated BBA to MS in Finance and pathway to STEM MBA. The integrated curriculum provides students to pursue both bachelor’s and master’s degrees at an accelerated rate. During the program, students have the option to complete a paid internship. Texas Tech University (Rawls) is ranked No. 109 for Part-time MBA and No. 107 for Best Business Schools By THE. 

The application fee for the graduation application is $75. An additional $25 for each following application/readmits and program/level/entry date change.

You have the following options for paying the fees:

• The preferred method of payment is online through ApplyTexas; alternative payment methods include American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.

• You can also pay using the Secure TouchNet portal for Graduate & International Admissions' application fee payment.